[For Pakighinabi, Manila Times, May 25, 2015] The Philippines has been touted as the only Christian nation in the Asia Pacific region. Within the Philippine Catholic Church, hopes are often reposed that Christianization of the entire region might occur through its missionary … Continue reading →

[Graduation Address: Asian Social Institute, PICC, 5/31/14] It is a distinct honor for me to have been invited by Dr. Mina Ramirez to address you, this year’s graduates of the Asian Social Institute – known as the Graduate School of … Continue reading →

On the occasion of today’s national celebration of Eid ul-Fitir, the end of Ramadan, on the recommendation of the University Research Council, it is my pleasure to approve the establishment of the ADDU Al Qalam Insitute: An Institute for Islamic … Continue reading →